Seat Alhambra 2019 Owner's Manual

Wheels and tyres

Practical tips
Avoiding damage to tyres and wheels

Wheels and tyres
wheel bolts with the right length and correct-
ly shaped bolt heads must be used. This en-
sur es that wheel
s ar
e fitted securely and that
the brake system functions correctly

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Wheels and tyres
The pressure should therefore be checked at
l east once a month and bef
or
e starting a
journey.
As a general rule, the pressures given are for
cold tyres. When the tyres are hot, the pres-
sures are greater.
Never deflate a hot tyre in order to obtain the
required pressure. This could result in very low
tyre pressures which may lead to sudden
blow-outs.
Checking tyre pressures
Tyre pressures should only be checked when
the vehicle has not been driven for more than
a few kilometres (miles) at low speeds in the
past three hours.

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driving in winter, in cold temperatures and on
w et r
oads

Wheels and tyres
steering and suspension. In the event of run
out, the wheel s shoul
d be bal
anced again.
When a new wheel is fitted, it should be bal-
anced again.
Adjustments of the running gear: misaligned
running gear increases the wear of the tyres
and affects safety while driving. If tyres wear
too quickly, have the wheel alignment
checked at a specialised workshop.
Low profile tyres
Low profile tyres, compared to other rim and
tyre combinations, offer a broader tread and
a greater rim diameter along with a lower
height of the tyre sidewall. This results in a
more agile driving behaviour. However, on
roads that are in poor condition, this might af-
fect comfort and cause more noise.
Low profile tyres may deteriorate more quick-
ly than standard tyres, for instance due to
strong knocks, potholes, manhole covers and
kerbs. Therefore, maintaining the correct tyre
pressure is particularly important

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Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio) Tyre code (example): Meaning
P215 / 55 R 16: Size:
P Passenger vehicle code.
215 Nominal width between walls, in
mm.
55 Height/width ratio in %
R Tyre type (R indicates “Radial”).
16 Rim diameter in inches
91 V Load index

Wheels and tyres
mounting the wheel. This guarantees opti-
mum grip and helps t o av
oid aquapl
aning,
grip, noise and wear.
Tyre load rating
The load rating code indicates the maximum
load in kilogrammes each wheel can carry
(load capacity).
615 kg (1,356 pounds)
650 kg (1,433 pounds)
690 kg (1,521 pounds)
730 kg (1,609 pounds)
775 kg (1, 709 pounds)
Speed rating
The speed rating indicates the maximum
speed permitted for the tyres. max. 150 km/h (93 mph)
max. 160 km/h (99 mph)
max. 170 km/h (106 mph)
max. 180 km/h (112 mph)
max. 190 km/h (118 mph)
max. 200 km/h (124 mph)
max. 210 km/h (130 mph)
max. 240 km/h (149 mph)
max. 240 km/h (149 mph)
max. 270 km/h (168 mph)
max. 300 km/h (186 mph)
91
93
95
97
99
P
Q
R
S
T
U
H
V
Z
W
Y Some manufacturers use the letters “ZR” for
tyres with a maximum authorised speed
abo
ve 240 km/h (149 mph).
Winter service Winter tyr
es* In winter conditions winter tyres will consider-
ably impro
v

e the vehicle

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Please observe all instructions and warnings
when using sno w chains